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P ro d u c t s 16 Check Out sHoP selects a standout piece from Belgium this season 18 Products Key looks for the season, from fashion and footwear to jewellery and accessories N ews 22 Shop Window one store not to be missed in Belgium 24 News seasonal updates on shops, services and new products F e At u r e s 28 Cover Story: The Future’s Bright Belgium’s cutting-edge designers are taking its jewellery business in surprising directions, as Frances wasem explains 34 Weaving Stories traditional Flemish tapestry has a long history – and is still infuencing the fashion world today, discovers stephen doig

e x Pe r i e Nce 40 Raising The Bar A night out in Belgium ofers plenty of variety, says Verity Hogan Gu i de 45 Maps and guides to the key shopping areas of Brussels, Antwerp and Bruges, plus sHoP’s unique view of Belgium’s sights esseNtiA ls 62 How To Shop Tax Free the simple steps to saving money on your shopping t r A N s l At i o N s 64 Русский Перевод 68 美文翻译 70 日本語翻訳 sou V e N i r 74 the essential item to bring home

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The Lotus Collection Appelmansstraat 25 box 23-26, 2018 Antwerp Belgium tel: +32 (0)3 226 11 91 | fax: +32 (0)3 226 21 57 | e-mail: info@dayekh.com

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SITTING PRETTY This spring brings a very special homeware collaboration between Belgium’s Raf Simons and Kvadrat, the Danish textile company founded in 1968. Simons, who was originally an industrial designer before switching to fashion, has previously shown his collections among works by Prouvé and Calder and is known to be a passionate collector of 20thcentury furniture and ceramics. The exclusive collection is designed with longevity in mind Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 62

and includes upholstery fabrics which the designer describes as ‘blank canvases’, as well as a select number of fnished products. These versatile cushions are available in three diferent sizes for seating, beds and even the foor, and there are also throws, all in complementary tones and made with fne mohair and merino lambswool – ideal for adding high-impact fnishing touches to any interior. df Raf Simons x Kvadrat cushions, from €110, Donum, Hopland 47, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 231 3918, kvadratrafsimons.com

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DAYDREAM DRESSING

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1. Giovane trousers, €149, Twin, 519 rue Léopold Ier, 1090 Brussels, +32 (0)2 426 8888, giovane.be

3. Brantano loafers, €69.95, Brantano, Legeweg 152, 8200 Bruges, +32 (0)50 317506, brantano.be

2. Ray-Ban glasses, €156, Brillenmarkt, Schuttershofstraat 18, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 233 9857, rayban.com

4. Pinko jacket, €460, Pinko, Huidevettersstraat 42A, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 231 0006, pinko.it

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GONE FISHING All you need for relaxed summer dressing is easy layers and cheerful prints

1. Brax shirt, €59.95, Brax, Schoenmarkt 10, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 225 1015, brax.com

3. Gaastra swimming trunks, €59.95, Gaastra, Schoenmarkt 6, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 707 0372, gaastra.eu

2. Ben Sherman wallet, €39.90, Brooklyn, Noordzandstraat 50, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 333143, bensherman.com

4. Fred Perry cardigan, €130, Fred Perry Authentic, Huidevettersstraat 54, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 770 6757, fredperry.com

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SUNNY DISPOSITION This season’s dress is a 1960s-inspired shift – just add shades, classic sandals and denim

1. Lee Cooper denim jacket, €89.95, Lynel, 98 chaussée d’Ixelles, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 511 1304, leecooper.com

3. Persol sunglasses, €238, Meeussen Galerie Optiek, Nieuwe Gaanderij 38-40, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 232 4837, persol.com

2. Laidback London sandals, €79.95, Marcoz, Korte Gasthuisstraat 4-6, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 227 0244, laidbacklondon.com

4. Julia June dress, €449, Damoy, Groendalstraat 24, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 288 0458, juliajune.be

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BRUXELLES • ANVERS • BRUGGE

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FASHION GALAXY Concept store Hunting and Collecting has had a total dĂŠcor overhaul for 2014 based on an intergalactic theme, Where No Store Has Gone Before. In the past it updated its look every six months, but has recently switched to yearly redesigns in order to present a more holistic experience. The newly revamped interior is a futuristic space of bright lights, bright whites and metals, Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 62

the perfect backdrop for a collection that follows similar themes. The brand list is a careful mix of big names and less familiar labels, curated precisely, so that Carven and Kenzo sit happily alongside oferings from young brands such as Wood Wood. When it comes to a total retail experience, Hunting and Collecting has few rivals in Brussels. hl Hunting and Collecting, 17 rue des Chartreux, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 512 7477, huntingandcollecting.com * for map go to page 50

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MoVing on UP Belgian brand niyona has a modern aesthetic, producing beautiful accessories inspired by the mobile nature of contemporary life. in its new hello James store, designed to be a place where people can see a new side of the brand, visitors can experience the manufacturing process as well as shopping the collection. along with niyona’s main line and the limited-edition collaborative projects for which the brand has become known, hello James stocks pieces by other labels with the same passion for mobility and for ethical production. hl Niyona/Hello James, 86 rue de Laeken, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)472 258299, niyona.be

In brief:

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— If you’re passing through Brussels airport, be sure to pay a visit to the newly opened Jo Malone boutique, which stocks a wide range of the British fragrance house’s beautiful offerings

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SHOP THE WORLD

SerViCe With a SMiLe the Lodge Bruges specialises in timeless menswear and brings traditional standards of quality and service into the modern day. inspired by a love of original clothing and accessories, the store ofers a number of brands which are unavailable elsewhere in the city, such as red Wing Shoes and Pace jeans. Fashion experts are on hand to give personal advice to customers. hl The Lodge Bruges, Langestraat 50, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 348340, thelodgebruges.com globalblue.com

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LIGHT AND SHADE

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Luggage brand Rimowa has opened its frst Belgian concept store in the city of Antwerp. Rimowa is known for its simple design, which avoids gimmicks and focuses on genuine quality. The brand’s concept stores have an all-white palette that allows the products to be seen more clearly. In contrast to this bright space, the area displaying the brand’s more luxurious range is charcoal grey, letting the cases truly shine. hl Rimowa, Leopoldstraat 6, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 234 3220, rimowa.com

ONE FOR ALL With its combination of fashion, beauty, design and food, it’s little wonder that Smets is one of Brussels’ best-loved stores. The spacious interior ofers a skilful edit of pieces from collections Save up to 16% by shopping tax free, see page 62

by Givenchy, Kenzo, Balenciaga and Tom Ford, among others, along with interior design brands such as Hay and Fritz Hansen. Be sure to visit the stylish restaurant, Bowery. irs Smets, 650-652 chaussée de Louvain, 1030 Brussels, +32 (0)2 325 1230, smets.lu

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THE FUTURE’S BRIGHT A new generation of cutting-edge designers is taking Belgium’s jewellery business in surprising – and inspiring – directions, as Frances Wasem explains

Belgium has been known as a hub of cutting-edge creativity and innovative design since the Antwerp Six shot to fame in the 1980s with their radical vision of fashion. Since then the country has produced a wealth of talent, from the visionary Martin Margiela and the romantic Olivier Theyskens to Raf Simons and the Antwerp-trained duo behind Peter Pilotto. Belgium’s fashion designers are, it seems, united by a desire to push artistic and technical boundaries. Until recently, though, its jewellers appeared to maintain a more classic aesthetic. Antwerp has been a centre of the diamond trade for centuries, and the shops of respected jewellery houses such as Manalys glitter with precious stones like an Aladdin’s cave. However, increasingly even the heritage names are exploring a more avant-garde approach. Baunat, for instance, has collaborated on a line with Wouters & Hendrix, another Belgian success story from the 1980s, as it does on a regular basis with other locally based designers such as Anne Zellien and Elke Peeters.

As well as jewellery shops, the streets of Belgian cities are lined with art galleries exhibiting cutting-edge ‘art’ jewellery such as that designed by Tine de Ruysser, who uses both traditional and computer-based techniques. The wearable origami cape made of copper and polyester that she produced as part of her PhD course at London’s Royal College of Art in 2009 wouldn’t be out of place in an Ann Demeulemeester catwalk show. Art galleries commission some of her conceptual pieces and her ‘bank note’ jewellery – striking chokers and cufs woven out of euros and rupees – was displayed at her 2012 solo exhibition, Beyond Fashion, in glass cases. Above (clockwise from top lef): Tine de Ruysser ‘bank note’ jewellery; Wouters & Hendrix silver summer 2014 collection; designers Katrin Wouters and Karen Hendrix; Hilde Van Belleghem ring

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Exploring the unexpected is a key element of Belgian design Hilde Van Belleghem also studied at Antwerp’s Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten (Royal Academy of Fine Art). Van Belleghem has an atelier in the city and has worked with De Beers on yellow-gold and diamond collections. She also designs more surprising pieces, such as Angel, a pendant made out of silver, china, feathers and sealing wax. Exploring the unexpected is a key element of Belgian design, as is making jewellery emotive. Anne Zellien’s jewellery – inspired by her love of nature and all things vintage – incorporates both. She works with diamonds, pearls and semi-precious gems which she combines, surprisingly, with ceramics. Her ‘In nature we trust’

rabbit pendant is roughly hewn out of silver, with a pearl-covered cross nestling next to the silver rabbit. This is a tactile, emotive piece that you will want to hand down to your daughter. Using classic materials and methods in novel ways is at the heart of the approach of the new generation of designers. Katrin Wouters and Karen Hendrix – also graduates of Antwerp’s infuential royal academy – studied goldsmithing, and now have a fagship store selling silver, gold and diamond-based pieces. ‘We aim to produce something that is humorous, classic and yet obstinate,’ explains Wouters, who feels their pieces have ‘an emotional value which we hope resonates

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For innovative, trailblazing jewellery, Belgium is a veritable treasure trove

with customers’. The design duo translates ancient craft techniques such as plique-à-jour, in which enamel is applied to a gold or silver fligree framework, into pieces that look as if they have tumbled out of a particularly fantastical curiosity shop. Atelier 11, a design studio set up by Flor Janssens and Ludovik Colpaert, is equally determined to challenge the usual view of jewellery design. ‘People still think

of jewellery in terms of gold, silver, diamonds and pearls,’ states Colpaert. The designers apply ‘artjewellery’ techniques to afordable, fashion pieces. ‘We want to be experimental, yet also commercial,’ continues Colpaert. The collections include simple, playful silver pieces with the occasional burst of colour in the form of powder coating, which has become an Atelier 11 trademark. Its designs have won it fans in the fashion world: it can boast collaborations with Martin Margiela, Victor & Rolf, AF Vandevorst and Raf Simons. Blending timeless traditions and new techniques creates an organic quality, a depth and, indeed, a darkness, which is uniquely Belgian. For the fashion enthusiast who wants to eschew the standard diamonds and pearls and embrace jewellery that’s altogether more trailblazing and innovative, Belgium is a veritable treasure trove baunat.com, tinederuysser.com, hildevanbelleghem.be, annezellien.be, wouters-hendrix.com, atelierelf.com

Above: Anne Zellien ‘In nature we trust’ rabbit pendant necklace

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WEAVING STORIES

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Traditional Flemish tapestry has a long and illustrious history – and an ever-growing infuence on the world of modern fashion, says Stephen Doig

There are certain aspects of Belgium’s cultural history that, despite seeming thoroughly at odds with the cut and thrust of the 21st-century catwalk, have somehow worked their way into the modern wardrobe. And the results aren’t as jarring as you’d perhaps expect. Global designers such as Valentino, John Galliano and Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton have previously mined the shapes, brooding colours and traditional 66 / 72

costume touches in famous Flemish works of art. So it’s not surprising if tapestry, that most famous of Belgian crafts, is constantly being reinvented and applied to the most innovative and cutting-edge of fashion pieces. The art of tapestry – textiles woven in a particular way to create pleasing images – dates back several thousand years; remnants from ancient Greek times still survive. In Europe’s Middle Ages, no Lef: Dries Van Noten menswear spring/summer 2014

aristocratic interior was complete without its set of hangings, which served the dual purpose of decoration and insulation. To begin with, the fnest work came from Arras in northern France, but by the 16th century it was the weavers of Flanders who had become the acknowledged masters of the intricate technique. Over the years they produced an array of tapestries which are as fne as any work of art on canvas, showing everything from pastoral scenes to episodes from classical myths and history. Collectors â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and the antiques world in general â&#x20AC;&#x201C; continue to set great store by traditional tapestry pieces, but as an art form it has long been regarded as slightly dated. Which is why its emergence

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The recent emergence of tapestry in fashion culture is striking

in fashion culture is all that more striking. Designers from Dolce & Gabbana to Valentino, Balmain to Rag & Bone and a host of others have used the aesthetics of tapestry to conjure up richly textured pieces on the catwalk. Dolce & Gabbana used it to grand efect against sheer or lace fabrics to

Above (from lef): Valentino; Dolce & Gabbana (both spring/summer 2014)

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give a peek-a-boo efect: tapestry brought right up to date by giving it a sensual spin. At Louis Vuitton, a previous collaboration between the label’s menswear director Kim Jones and artists Jake and Dinos Chapman led to tapestry efects being applied to louche dressing gowns and evening jackets, with contemporary cartoon fgures hidden in the detailed patterns. Another designer who has reinterpreted the language of traditional Flemish tapestry to create avantgarde fashion is Dries Van Noten. Having previously used it on coats and dresses (either with needlepoint embroidery or by applying the image on to fabric by way of a

print), Van Noten has also worked it into his spring/summer 2014 menswear ofering. This includes lavish, evocative tapestry designs over sports vests and jackets, the dark brooding foral designs and accents of gold brilliantly replicating the kind of tapestry one might see hanging in Tournai’s Musée de

Above (from lef): Jonathan Saunders; Dries Van Noten; Christopher Kane (all spring/summer 2014); Louis Vuiton menswear autumn/winter 2013/14

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Flemish tapestry has never looked so inviting or so inventive la Tapisserie, with sporty accents – football-style numbers, zips, slick cuts and webbing – for a 21stcentury spin. The womenswear collection for spring might not be so explicitly infuenced by tapestry, but there are accents popping up in the form of embroidered vest tops and jackets, and dark foral shapes

climbing on a muted backdrop on coats and dresses. Tapestry-like touches also crop up in Christopher Kane’s botany lesson of a collection, which features stitched and embroidered fora on sheer skirts. There are garlands of needlepoint fowers on bomber jackets and dresses at Jonathan Saunders, and Valentino’s folkloric ofering have accents of tapestry efect. It all serves to bring a classical element to contemporary style: an old-fashioned craft applied to the present day. It also allows for experimentation in colour and print, and gives texture to fat fabrics; Flemish tapestry never looked so inviting or so inventive

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Raising the BaR Despite the country’s worldwide reputation for producing Europe’s best beer, there is much more to Belgium’s bar culture than the frothy beverage. Verity Hogan explores a selection of the country’s best options

Beer is Belgium’s most famous export; the country has enjoyed an unparalleled reputation for producing speciality beers since the Middle Ages and now ofers more than 450 diferent varieties. Many are served in a particular glass with shapes designed to enhance the favours of each individual beer. Belgium’s landscape is ideally suited to growing barley and hops, while its high-quality water is also an essential component. As well as beer, Belgium produces its own grainbased spirit, which can be served straight in small quantities or faglobalblue.com

voured with juniper, coriander and other herbs and spices. Every Belgian city has a distinctive nightlife culture; Brussels’ central location makes it popular with festival organisers and international musicians, while more than 80 bars of varying size and style ofer an appealing alternative. Antwerp has a similarly vibrant bar scene with a wealth of variety; options range from casual street cafés to bistros, beer cellars and taverns. Bruges ofers the most sedate nightlife, centred on pubs and bars rather than late-night clubs.

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NocturNE

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one of Belgium’s most atmospheric bars, Nocturne is located within one of medieval Bruges’ oldest cellars. Despite its setting, just a short walk from the city’s main market,

the bar feels like a private hideaway with its low lighting and wealth of original features. the bar also hosts regular live music events. Nocturne, Wollestraat 29D, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)486 790216, nocturne-brugge.be

c o c k tA i l s At N i N E With its exposed brick walls and earth-toned sofa seating, cocktails at Nine’s contemporary interior ofers a stark contrast to the 200-year-old building in which it’s

located. the bar’s menu is equally inventive, with the staf as confdent creating their own mixes as they are at perfecting the classics. Cocktails at Nine, lijnwaadmarkt 9, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 707 1007, cocktailsatnine.be

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L’A r c h i d u c With its art deco interior and regular live jazz performances, L’Archiduc is an archetypal 1930s drinking den. This popular bar has a host of original features,

SipS Antwerp’s Sips bar is known for maintaining the highest standards in its drinks menu, service and ambience. Every cocktail uses premium spirits and fresh ingredients, globalblue.com

including a high-domed ceiling, half-moon balcony and cast-iron door, dating back to 1937, while its drinks menu is large and diverse. L’Archiduc, 6 rue Antoine dansaert, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 512 0652, archiduc.net

skilfully mixed. Guests are sure to be impressed by the way that classic cocktail recipes have been updated to suit 21st-century tastes. Sips, Gillisplaats 8, 2000 Antwerp, +32 (0)3 257 3959, sips-cocktails.com

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Navigating an unfamiliar country is never easy. Global Blue ofers you the most comprehensive shopping maps, helping you fnd your way around Belgium with useful hints and insider information about what to see, do and buy. For more detailed guides, check out globalblue.com/belgium or pick up one of our bespoke shopping maps from your concierge.

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‘Alongside its chocolate, beer and moules-frites, Belgium ofers rich culture and spectacular landscapes’ – Kirsty Andrews, assistant picture editor, SHOP

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DelBôve CosmeTiCs Delbôve Cosmetics’ fagship store echoes the way the company combines scientifc advancements with natural ingredients in its product range, resulting in an interior that resembles a luxurious laboratory. The brand launched with a range of complementary products designed to maintain the skin’s healthy balance. There is one to solve every imaginable skin concern, from purifying cleansers to an-

ti-ageing serums, all packaged in vintage-style bottles designed by Christophe Rémy. Delbôve Cosmetics, 67 rue de l’Abbaye, 1050 Brussels, +32 (0)2 648 0449, delbove-cosmetics.com

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Kure, 48 rue Antoine Dansaert, 1000 Brussels, +32 (0)2 265 1217, kureconceptstore.com

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Atelier Assemblé’s womenswear collections are instantly recognisable; every season the label produces contemporary yet inherently feminine pieces using a sober colour palette, and is focused on providing a fattering ft. its childrenswear range is similarly impressive and is known for its vibrant colours. if nothing in the store appeals, take advantage of the boutique’s

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ChoColatier Van oost Chocolatier Van oost, a tiny boutique in the shadow of Bruges’s historic belfry, is known for its handmade pralines. the store’s selection combines classic confectionery with its own modern take on traditional recipes; expect to fnd typical marzipans and trufes alongside more experimental options, such as ginger trufes, violet creams and chocolate caramels topped with salted fowers.

Chocolatier Van Oost, Wollestraat 11, 8000 Bruges, +32 (0)50 331454, chocolatiervanoost.net

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Pergola Kaffee Pergola Kafee’s enduring popularity is easy to understand, given its beautifully prepared traditional cuisine and one of Bruges’ most romantic locations. The restaurant comple-

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Maasmechelen Village Maasmechelen Village, Zetellaan 100, 3630 Maasmechelen, +32 (0)89 774000, maasmechelenvillage.com Opening times Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm Saturday-Sunday: 10am-7pm

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Translations РУССКИЙ ПЕРЕВОД 28: The Future’s Bright

Светлое Будущее

Новое поколение передовых бельгийских дизайнеров открывает новые и все более удивительные грани ювелирного мастерства, рассказывает Фрэнсис Васим Бельгия заявила о себе как о центре современной и креативной моды еще в 1980х годах, когда Антверпенская Шестерка покорила Европу своим радикальным взглядом на одежду. globalblue.com

С тех пор страна подарила миру немало талантов, начиная от дальновидного Мартина Маргелы и романтичного Оливье Тейскенса и заканчивая антверпенским дуэтом, стоящим за маркой Peter Pilotto. Похоже, что всех бельгийских модельеров объединяет одно общее желание – преодолеть границы творчества и технических возможностей. Даже местные ювелиры, предпочитавшие до недавних пор придерживаться классической эстетики, начинают менять свою точку зрения. На протяжении многих столетий Антверпен был крупным центром торговли бриллиантами, и его ювелирные салоны, принадлежащие таким знаменитым брендам, как Manalys, хранят сокровища, которым позавидовал бы сам Алладин. Однако все чаще ювелирные компании стремятся применить в своем творчестве авангардный подход. Например, марка Baunat регулярно проводит коллаборации со многими местными дизайнерами, такими как Анн Зеллин и Эльке Питерс, а для создания своей последней коллекции компания пригласила к участию популярный бельгийский бренд Wouters & Hendrix, получивший славу еще в 1980-х годах. Улицы бельгийских городов усеяны салонами украшений и галереями современного искусства,

где представлены творения таких дизайнеров как, например, Тин де Рюиссер, которая использует как традиционную технику, так и самую современную с использованием компьютерных технологий. Ее накидка из меди и полиэстера в стиле оригами, сделанная в рамках защиты дипломной работы в лондонском колледже Royal College of Art в 2009 году, могла бы отлично смотреться на шоу-показе Ann Demeulemeester. Многие галереи с радостью выставляют уникальные коллекции дизайнера. Так, в 2012 году прошла выставка под названием Beyond Fashion, где были показаны потрясающие ожерелья и манжеты, сделанные из бумажных купюр евро и рупий. Хильде Ван Беллегем окончила антверпенскую академию изящных искусств Koninklijke Academie voor Schone Kunsten. Дизайнер открыла в центре города свое собственное ателье и выпустила совместную с De Beers коллекцию украшений из желтого золота и бриллиантов. Также она порой создает весьма удивительные вещи, как, например, кулон «Ангел», выполненный из серебра, фарфора, перьев и сургуча. Ключевыми особенностями бельгийского дизайна является изучение самых непредсказуемых тем и придание украшениям определенной эмоциональной окраски. Украшения Анн Зеллин, вдохновленные ее любовью к природе и винтажному стилю, воплощают в себе и то и другое. Среди материалов, с которыми работает дизайнер, – бриллианты,

жемчуг, полудрагоценные камни и, как это ни странно, керамика. Ее кулон в виде фигурки серебряного кролика имеет немного грубоватую форму и сочетается с крестом, украшенным жемчужинами. Это очень чувственное и женственное украшение, которое наверняка будет передаваться от одного поколения к другому. Новое поколение бельгийских дизайнеров неустанно радует своих поклонников новым видением и перспективой использования классических материалов. Катрин Вутерс и Карен Хендрикс также бывшие выпускники факультета ювелирных дел при антверпенской академии. Они открыли свой флагманский магазин, в котором покупатели могут найти большой выбор украшений из серебра, золота и алмазов. «Мы стремимся создавать нечто веселое, классическое и, тем не менее, глубоко индивидуальное», – поясняет Вутерс. Она считает, что ее изделия несут «особый эмоциональный оттенок, импонирующий покупателям». В своей работе дизайнеры воплощают в жизнь старинные ремесленнические техники, такие как перегородчатая эмаль, когда на золотую или серебряную основу наносится аппликация из эмали, в результате чего украшения выглядят так, словно они попали в наш мир из доброй сказки. Дизайнерская студия Atelier 11, основанная Флер Янсенс и Людовиком Колперт, не менее решительно настроена изменить привычный горизонт

ювелирной индустрии. «Люди привыкли оценивать украшения в зависимости от материала – золота, серебра, бриллиантов или жемчуга», – говорит Колперт. Однако дизайнер отдает предпочтение доступным и стильным вещам, созданным по самым высоким стандартам ювелирного дела. «Нам хочется экспериментировать, но при этом оставаться коммерчески привлекательными», – продолжает она. Ее коллекции включают простые и забавные серебряные украшения, нередко имеющие яркую расцветку. Визитной карточкой Atelier 11 является особая техника порошковой окраски. Изделия дизайнеров успели завоевать немало поклонников среди представителей модной индустрии, которые в свою очередь охотно принимают участие в совместных со студией коллаборациях. Так, в коллективных проектах уже приняли участие такие бренды, как Martin Margiela, Victor & Rolf, AF Vandevorst и Raf Simons. Сочетание бессмертных традиций и новейших технологий придает бельгийским украшениям естественное качество, глубину и таинственность. Если вам наскучили обыденные коллекции с бриллиантами и жемчугом и вы готовы попробовать нечто новое и необычное, тогда Бельгия будет для вас настоящей сокровищницей ювелирных шедевров. baunat.com, tinederuysser.com, hildevanbelleghem.be, annezellien.be, wouters-hendrix.com, atelierelf.com globalblue.com

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Ткацкие Истории Традиционный фламандский гобелен имеет долгую и яркую историю, а также постоянно возрастающее влияние на мир современной моды, – говорит Стивен Дойг Существуют определенные аспекты культурной истории Бельгии, которые, несмотря на, казалось бы, совершенное разногласие во взглядах с подиумом XXI века, так или иначе, продолжили свой путь к современному гардеробу. И не сказать, чтобы результат был так уж плох. Мировые дома моды, такие как Valentino, John Galliano и Marc Jacobs с Louis Vuitton неоднократно использовали типичные формы, глубокие цвета и традиционные стильные штрихи, присущие знаменитым фламандским произведениям искусства. Поэтому неудивительно, что искусство гобелена, являющееся одним из самых известных ремесел в Бельгии, постоянно переосмысляется и применятся к самым инновационным и модным вещам. Гобелен, насчитывающий уже несколько тысяч лет, представляет собой текстиль с вытканными на нем изображениями. Некоторые образцы древнегреческих гобеленов сохранились до наших дней. В Европе в средние века ни один салон не обходился без драпировки, которая служила с двойной целью – в качестве

украшения и как изоляционный материал. Стоит упомянуть, что лучшие работы сначала появились в город Аррас, что на севере Франции, однако в 16 веке картина меняется, и на передовую выходят ткачи Фландрии, ставшие признанными мастерами сложнейшей техники. За многие года они создали огромное множество гобеленов, которые, как и любое произведение искусства, демонстрируют все, от пасторальных сцен до эпизодов из классических мифов и истории. Коллекционеры и индустрия антиквариата в целом по-прежнему придают огромное значение традиционным гобеленам, однако как вид искусства они уже слегка устарели. Именно поэтому появление гобеленов в культуре моды настолько поразительно. Дизайнеры от Dolce & Gabbana и Valentino до Balmain и Rag & Bone использовали эстетику гобелена для создания на подиуме выразительных текстурированных образов. Dolce & Gabbana использовали гобелен наряду с прозрачными и кружевными тканями, для достижения эффекта неожиданности: гобелен преподносился как нечто вполне современное, за счет парочки чувственных дополнений. Предыдущие коллаборации Louis Vuitton, проводившиеся между директором Кимом Джонсом и художниками Джейком и Динос Чапман приодили к тому, что эффект гобелена появлялся на откровенных вечерних платьях и смокингах, украшенных едва

заметными фрагментами с героями мультсериалов. Дрис Ван Нотен еще один из дизайнеров, которому удалось переосмыслить традиционную тематику гобелена и создать нечто выдающееся и современное. Ван Нотен ранее уже применял элементы тканой материи в пальто и платьях, используя при этом кружевную вышивку или же принты, и снова она нашла отражение в его новой коллекции весна-лето 2014: сюда вошел узнаваемый гобеленовый дизайн, помещенный на спортивных жилетах и куртках, мистические цветочные и золотые узоры, подобные тем, что мы могли наблюдать в Tournai’s Musée de la Tapisserie, а также многочисленные спортивные нотки – номера в футбольном стиле, молнии и стильный крой, достойный 21 века. Коллекция женской одежды для весеннего сезона не столь акцентирует внимание на гобелене, тем не менее, она не лишена некоторых намеков в виде вышивки на жилетах и куртках, а также темных цветочных форм на приглушенном фоне, проявившихся на пальто и платьях. Не обошел стороной гобеленовую тематику и Кристофер Кейн со своей флористической коллекцией, куда вошли тонкие юбки с вышитыми цветочными узорами. Куртки-бомберы и платья Джонатана Сандерса пестрят цветочными герляндами, а фольклорная коллекция от Valentino имеет множество акцентов с гобеленовым эффектом.

Все это делается с одной целью – привнести элемент классики в современный стиль и доказать, что старомодное ремесло не такое уж и старомодное. Это также дает дизайнерам определенную свободу для экспериментов с цветом и принтами, а также обеспечивает отличную текстуру ткани. Фламандский гобелен еще никогда не смотрелся таким привлекательным, а возможно и инновационным.

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话——Wouters & Hendrix合作过一个系列,并经常和当地设计师合作，如 Anne

Zellien和Elke Peeters。除了珠宝店以外，比利时城市的街边的艺术画廊也纷纷展出新锐珠宝艺术家的作品，如Tine de Ruysser，她兼并传统和

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传统和创新的结合创造出的天然品

折纸披肩，作为她伦敦皇家艺术学院2009

质，这种深度和厚重是独一无二的比利时

年博士学位的毕业设计，这件作品即便拿

特色。

到Ann Demeulemeester 的秀场也不会

和珍珠，而是更青睐新潮和创意的领军设

时尚达人们不屈就于平凡的钻石

逊色。艺术画廊甄选出一些她的概念单品

计。比利时是一个宝藏，专为达人们准备。

和她经典的钞票首饰— —欧元和卢比制

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成的项圈和手镯被置于玻璃器皿中，出现在她2012年的独立展“超越时尚”当中。

Hilde Van Belleghem 也曾就读安特卫普皇家高级美术学院，在市里有一间工作室中协同De Beers 合作过黄金和钻石系列。她还设计过令人惊喜的作品，如

A ngel — —由银、瓷器、羽毛和火漆制作的吊坠。比利时设计的一个关键词就是探索未

34: Weaving Stories 编织故事

知，珠宝设计也是同理。Anne Zellien的珠宝完美地契合了自然和复古元素。她大

传统的佛兰德织锦有着辉煌且悠久的历

胆地将陶瓷融入到钻石、珍珠和半珍贵珠

史——其对当今时尚界的影响也在与日俱

宝之中，其“深信自然”系列兔子吊坠就是

增，Stephen Doig报道

一只银制小兔和珍珠覆盖的十字吊坠，心思细腻、充满爱意，是母亲传给女儿的绝

比利时文化史中的某些部分，虽看似与21

妙礼物。

世纪的时装秀格格不入，仍旧或多或少在

革新传统材质和工艺是新一代设计师

摩登衣橱中占据了一席之地。并且其碰撞

的方向。同样从安特卫普皇家学院毕业的

的结果也并非如人们想象的一般刺耳。全

Katrin Wouters和Karen Hendrix学习了金饰工艺，如今开有一家金银钻石饰品

球知名设计师如Valentino 、John Galliano与Louis Vuitton的 Marc Jacobs，

旗舰店，出售有趣、经典但又极具个性的

都曾经借鉴过著名佛兰德艺术作品中的造

饰品。Wouters 说：“希望我们的设计能够

型、暗沉色调与传统服装元素。因此当佛

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兰德手工艺中最出名的织锦，被不断改造

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织锦艺术— —以特定的方式编织面

设计工作室Atelier 11，由Flor Jans-

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sens和Ludovik Colpaert 组建，同样致力

溯到几千年前；从古希腊时期延续下来的

于挑战传统珠宝设计。“人们仍然将珠宝

传统仍未泯灭。在中世纪时期的欧洲，每

等同于金、银、钻石和珍珠”，Colpaert说。

位贵族的居室内都有织锦装饰，其能起到

这些设计师们将工艺珠宝的技术运用在平

装饰与保温的双重功能。曾几何时，最优

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秀的织锦作品来自法国北部的 A rras，但

业需求。”他说道。这个系列包含简单俏皮

自16世纪起，佛兰德的织锦工匠已成为这

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此创造前卫时尚做的设计师是Dries Van

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Noten。Van Noten曾在大衣与连衣裙（

记得保存小票。

无论是针绣刺绣或是以印染方式为面料绘上图案）上使用这种手法，还将其运用到

2. 申请退税

2014春/夏2014男装系列中。这包括在运

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动背心和夹克上使用华丽、繁复的织锦设

海关柜台请他们在您的退税表格上盖章，

计，黑暗阴沉的花卉与灿烂的金色调子，

然后再到我们的客服柜台领取您的退税

让人立刻联想起Tournai的Musée de la

款。

Tapisserie博物馆中悬挂着的织锦挂毯，不同之处是平添了几许运动气息— — 球

联系方式：

衣字母设计、拉链、华丽的剪裁与织带装

锦工艺，然而从绣花背心与夹克的细节，

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以及大衣与连衣裙的上攀附着的暗色花朵

税总额，但是要扣除管理手续费。若选择

中，仍可隐隐见其身影。

即时现金退税，部分退税点将以退税表格

饰 ——无不是21世纪的最新手法。品牌今春的女装系列虽然并未大张旗鼓地使用织

织锦手法同样出现在 Christopher

Kane的botany

为单位收取一定数额的手续费。

lesson（植物学课）系列

中，包括各种带有刺绣与织锦花卉的透明

日本語翻訳

长裙。Jonathan Saunders品牌的飞行员夹克和连衣裙上，也可见到花团锦簇的织

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锦。Valentino 带来的民族风作品中更是

まばゆい未来

不乏织锦的运用。则一切都旨在为现代风格注入经典元素：也是这种老式工艺在今

新世代の前衛デザイナーが出現し、意外

日的运用。人们因此得以色彩与印花上进

で発想豊かな方向に進むベルギーの宝

行更多实验，为平面布料增添立体感；佛

飾業界について、フランシス・ワセムが語

兰德织锦从未像今日这般引人入胜、充满

る。

创意。

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71 ベルギーは、アントワープ・シックスが斬

ヒルデ・ヴァン・ベレヘムもアントワ

新なファッション観で一躍有名になった

ープの王立芸術学院で学んだ一人だ。ヴァ

1980 年代以来、前衛的な創造性と革新

ン・ベルヘムはこの街にアトリエを構え、

的デザインの中核として知られてきた。こ

イエローゴールドとダイアモンドのコレクシ

の国はこれまでに、想像性あふれるマル

ョンでデビアスとコラボした他、シルバー

タン・マルジェラやロマンチックなオリヴィ

と磁器、羽根、シーリングワックスからで

エ・ティスケンス、ラフ・シモンズ、アントワ

きたペンダント「エンジェル」など、ちょっ

ープで修業したピーター・ピロットのデザ

と意外な作品もデザインしている。

イナードュオなど、才能あるデザイナーを数々生み出して来た。

意外性を追究するのがベルギーデザインの重要要素なら、ジュエリーを情緒

ベルギーのファッションデザイナー

に訴えるものにすることもそうだ。自然と

たちは、芸術的限界、技術的限界を押し

あらゆるヴィンテージ物を愛する心から生

広げたいという願望で一致しているよう

まれたアンネ・ツェリンのジュエリーには、

だ。一方、宝飾の世界は最近までどちら

その両方が盛り込まれている。ダイアモン

かというと古典的な美意識を守ってきた

ドと真珠、半貴石に、意外にもセラミック

ように見える。アントワープは数世紀も昔

を組み合わせた作品だ。「In nature we

からダイアモンドの中心地であり、マナリ

trust」ラビットペンダントは、シルバーを

ス（ Manalys）など名高い宝飾店ではア

荒削りして作られたウサギに、真珠を散り

ラジンの宝窟よろしく貴石が煌く。ただ、

ばめた十字架を寄り添わせた。手に触れ

そんな歴史ある宝飾店でさえも、近年は

て心に響く、娘に伝えていきたいと思わせ

アヴァンギャルドなアプローチを模索する

る作品だ。

傾向にある。例えばボウナット（Baunat）

標準的な材料と手法を斬新な方法

は、1980年代に名を成したウータース&ヘ

で使うというのが、これらの新世代デザイ

ンドリックスとのコラボによる商品ラインを

ナーのアプローチの真髄だ。カトリン・ウ

出している他、アンネ・ツェリンやエルケ・

ータースとカレン・ヘンドリックスも権威

ピータースといった地元デザイナーともた

あるアントワープ王立芸術学院の出身で、

びたびコラボレーションを行っている。

金細工を学んだ。現在は、シルバー、ゴー

ベルギーの街では、宝飾店だけでな

ルド、ダイアモンドをベースとした作品を販

くアートギャラリーでも前衛的な「アート」

売する旗艦店を構えている。「ユーモラス

ジュエリーが見られる。伝統的技術とコンピュータ技術の双方を駆使するティーネ・デ・ロイセル（Tine de Ruysser）の作品などだ。彼女がロンドンのロイヤルカレッジ・オブ・アートの博士課程にあった2009 年に作った銅とポリエステルでできた身に付けられる折り紙ケープは、アン・ドゥムルメステールのファッションショーで使われてもおかしくない。デ・ロイセルにはアートギャラリーからコンセプト作品の依頼があり、彼女の「バンクノート」ジュエリー（ユーロやルピーのお札を使って織り上げた印象的なチョーカーやカフス）は 2012 年のソロ展示会「ファッションを超えて」でガラスケース入りで陳列された。

72 で古典的、かつ主張のあるものを目指して

ションの世界でもその影響力は増す一方

いる」というウータースは、自分たちの作

だ。スティーヴン・ドイグがレポートする。

品には「身に着ける人が共感する情緒的価値」があると感じている。このデザイナ

ベルギーの文化史は激しく移り変わる21

ードュオは、プリカジュール（金線や銀線

世紀のファッションショーの世界とは一見

で作った枠組みにエナメルを施す）など古

相容れないように見えるが、その中にどう

くからある技法を用いて、とびきり風変わ

いうわけか現代人のワードローブに反映さ

りな骨董珍品店で偶然見つけたような趣

れている要素がある。しかも、それが思う

の作品を生み出している。

ほど違和感なく馴染んでいるのだ。これま

フロール・ヤンセンスとルドヴィク・コ

でヴァレンティノやジョン・ガリアーノ、マ

ルパートが設立したデザインスタジオ「ア

ーク・ジェイコブス、ルイ・ヴィトンといっ

トリエ11」も、宝飾デザインの通常概念を

た国際的なデザイナーが、名高いフランダ

打ち破りたいという強い意思は同じだ。「

ースの芸術品から形や沈んだ色彩、伝統

ジュエリーというと、どうしても金や銀、ダ

衣装的な雰囲気を取り入れてきている。

イアモンド、真珠を考えがち」というコルパ

ベルギー随一の工芸品であるタペストリー

ート。アトリエ11では「アートジュエリー」

が、次々と新たな解釈で最も革新的な最

の技法を使ってお手頃価格のファッショ

先端のファッション作品に応用されている

ンアイテムを提供している。「実験的であ

のも不思議ではない。

りながら一般向けでありたい」とコルパー

タペストリー（美しい絵柄を作るため

トはいう。彼らのコレクションは、シンプル

に特殊な方法（綴れ織り）で織られたテキ

で遊び心あるシルバーのジュエリーに、今

スタイル）の技の歴史は数千年前まで遡

やアトリエ11の代表的特徴となったパウダ

り、古代ギリシャ時代の名残が今も残る。

ーコーティングで色が弾ける作品が混じっ

中世ヨーロッパでは、貴族の邸宅のインテ

たもの。そのデザインはファッション界でも

リアは装飾と断熱を兼ねた一連のタペス

ファンを獲得し、これまでにマルタン・マ

トリー無しには完成しなかった。はじめは

ルジェラ、ヴィクター＆ロルフ、AF

北フランスのアラス産が最高級品だった

ヴァン

デヴォルスト、ラフ・シモンズとのコラボを

が、16世紀には、フランダースの織り職人

実現している。

たちが複雑な技巧を凝らす名人として知ら

不朽の伝統と新たなテクニックの組

れるようになる。彼らが長年にわたって生

み合わせによって、有機的で深みがありダ

み出した数々のタペストリーは、牧歌的な

ークとも言える魅力を生み出すのが、いか

風景から古典的な神話や歴史上のエピソ

にもベルギー人ならでは。ありきたりのダ

ードを描いたものまで、カンバスに描いた

イヤモンドや真珠でなく先駆的で斬新な

絵に勝るとも劣らない芸術品だ。

ジュエリーが欲しいファッションファンにと

伝統的タペストリーは、今でもコレク

って、ベルギーは紛れもない宝庫だ。

ターの間や骨董品業界で重んじられてい

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るが、芸術の形としては少々時代遅れになって久しい。それだけに、ファッション文化に現れたのがなおさら印象的だ。ドルチェ＆ガッバーナ、ヴァレンティノ、バルマ

34: Weaving Stories

ン、ラグ＆ボーンをはじめ多くのデザイナ

織物語り

ーが、タペストリーの美を取り入れた風合い豊かな作品をキャットウォーク上で披露

伝統的なフランダースのタペストリーには

している。ドルチェ＆ガッバーナは、その

長く輝かしい歴史があるが、モダンファッ

重厚感にシアーやレースの生地を合わせ

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73 てピーカブー効果を出し、タペストリー自

リックに風合いを与える効果もある。フラ

体にも官能的な要素でひねりを加えた。

ンダースのタペストリーが今ほど魅力的で

ルイ・ヴィトンでは、メンズウェアダイレク

創意豊かに見えたことはない。

ターのキム・ジョーンズが以前行った芸術家ジェイク・アンド・ディノス・チャップマンとのコラボレーションで、怪しげなドレッ

62: When You Shop The World, Shop Tax Free

シングガウンやイブニングジャケットにタ

海外でのお買い物が免税に

ペストリー効果を取り入れ、複雑な絵柄に隠された漫画キャラクターで現代性を

グローバル・ブルーの免税ショッピング制

出した。

度をご利用いただきますと、世界各地の有

伝統的なフランダースのタペストリーを再解釈してアヴァンギャルドなファッ

名ショッピング街にある27万軒を超える加盟店でのお買い物がお得になります。

ションを創り出したもう一人のデザイナー

年間 2600万人が楽しまれているグローバ

が、ドリス・ヴァン・ノッテンだ。以前にも（

ル・ブルーの免税ショッピングを、貴方も

針編みレースの刺繍か絵柄を生地にプリ

ぜひご利用ください。手続きは簡単。ま

ントする方法で）コートやドレスに使ったこ

ず、青い星を目印に加盟店を探します。星

とがあるヴァン・ノッテンは、2014 年春夏

が見当たらなければ、店員に「グローバ

のメンズウェアコレクションでもタペストリ

ル・ブルー？」とお尋ねください。あとは、

ーを取り入れた。スポーツベストやジャケ

次のステップを踏むだけです。

ットに贅沢で印象的なタペストリーのデザインを用い、暗く沈んだ花柄、金のアクセ

1. お買い物

ントと、トゥルネー市タペストリー織物博

お買い物をした際は、必ずグローバル・ブ

物館に掛かっている類のタペストリーを見

ルーの免税書類（タックスフリー・フォー

事に写し取りつつ、サッカーの背番号のよ

ム）を受け取ってください。レシートを保

うな数字やジッパー、巧みなカットやウェ

管するのも忘れずに。

ビングといったスポーティなアクセントで

21世紀風にしている。ウーマンズウェアの

2. 還付請求

春物コレクションにはこれほど明らかなタ

ご帰国の際は、まず出国地の税関でレシ

ペストリーの影響は見られないが、刺繍を

ートに承認印を押してもらってから、グロ

施したベストやジャケット、抑えた地にダ

ーバル・ブルーのカスタマーサービスデス

ークな花柄が舞うコートやドレスといった

クで払い戻しを受けます。

形で、アクセント的に使われている。クリストファー・ケインのコレクションでも、シアー地のスカートにステッチや刺

お問い合わせ：

れる。ジョナサン・サンダースでは、ボマー

taxfree@globalblue.com +421 232 111 111 €125. 01以上のお買い物をすれば、購入価格の最高16％の払い戻しが受けられま

ジャケットやドレスに針編みレース刺繍の

す。最終的な払い戻し額は、付加価値税

花綱が、ヴァレンティノでも民族衣装的な

（VAT）合計から事務手数料を差し引い

作品にタペストリー効果が見られる。これ

た金額となりますので、その旨ご了承くだ

らは全て、現代的なスタイルに古典的な要

さい。なお、現金での即日還付が必要な

素を加える役目を果たしている。昔気質の

場合は、還付の場所によって、各タックス

工芸が現代に活かされた格好だ。色やプ

フリーフォームにつき固定の追加手数料を

リントで冒険することもでき、平坦なファブ

とられる場合があります。

繍で花を描いた植物学の授業のような作品に、タペストリー的なタッチが見受けら

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